Putin's ally exposed for 'psychological' threat as Belarusian troops amass at border | Philip Ingram

“If Lukashenko was daft enough to attack into Ukraine that would change the thinking in the West as to the level of support that we give Ukraine. I think it would take a lot of the caveats that are being put on weapons systems and everything else away almost immediately. Putin will know that.”

Former British intelligence officer, Philip Ingram, analyses the amassing of Belarusian troops at the Ukraine border.

[mindbomb]

Why doesn't Poland move their troops to the border of Belarus then FFS? Do we have to be POLITE to these clowns?

[GonzoYo]

The Belarusians haven't forgot about last "election" and whale man circling the crowds in a helicopter in a threatening manner. It will be utter mutiny and chaos if they invade. The majority of Belarusians support Ukraine.

[philipmilner]

If Belarus did invade the Ukraine it may well sound the 'death nell', for Belarus, if the people revolted against the president, while the armed forces are fighting else where...

[makomadeira]

If Loonyshenko attacks he is immediately finished. Awful evil worm that he is.

[ReeBore]

Belurus troops move towards 🇺🇦 and all belurus citizens move against lukashenko 😅

[goodguy]

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia should step in and stress uncle Luka by amassing their troops along Belarussian border. He will quickly change the position of his troops.

[james-kcxk]

Lukeshenko reminds me of one of the big, dumb henchman from a batman comic.

[gregkelly]

I see no reason why a NATO 'peacekeeping' force couldn't station units along the Ukraine-Belarusian border. We don't want any NATO versus Russian engagements, but Belarus?

[moremoola]

This is the perfect opportunity for the Belarusian people to take their country back...!
They've been living under that oppressive regime for far too long.
The question is are they brave enough...?

[malcolmturner]

Belarus “ go ahead make my day lol “ make the same mistake dopey Putin has made 😂

[Graybeard_]

I suspect that if Belarus invades/attacks Ukraine, Latvia and Estonia might see this as a justification/opportunity to enter troops into Ukraine specifically to provide support to Ukraine along the Ukraine/Belarus border (not to engage in combat with russia).

[themcgeachys]

Some Belarusians are fighting against Putin in Ukraine

[stevie]

The civilised world should remember the Belasus involvement when this is all over.

[johnnydoe]

Hope Poland is Prepared to Help
Ukraine. 😊

[cydvfio]

Absolutely no way will Belarus dare invade .

[MisterCrabs-mggq]

Nato must go in if any other party gets involved with Russia.

[nclar]

At this point Poland should gather troops at the Belarus border! Give them a taste if their own medicine!

[thedahkterizzin]

The US and UK can see everything. So, Belarus better be smart…

[kevinp]

It'd be interesting were there 50 - 100 drones prepared to respond to a Belarus attack.
If Police stations, fuel storages, and military supply depots start burning what might the citizens of Belarus do?

[marisabenson]

Those who know about planes and flying point out the difference between the gauges in MIGs and F16s. I know nothing but it has been pointed out the difficulty of training many years with one set of gauges to suddenly shift in a stressful situation to another.
I stand in awe of brave Ukrainian pilots and the fighting men and women as well as the many volunteers and those Ukrainians that maintain their courage in such horrible circumstances.
LIFT ALL RESTRICTIONS NOW.